promo

noun

pro·​mo ˈprō-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce promo (audio)
plural promos
Synonyms of promonext
often attributive
: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

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All of these new additional characters have a capital B monogram above their names on their place-setting cards in a promo video for the start of production. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026 Red Lobster is ushering in a new era of endless shrimp, the deal that previously put the company in hot water and prompted financial restructuring, adding the fan-favorite promo back to restaurant menus with five fresh dishes for a limited time. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026 Plus, a $10 promo each month on non-restaurant orders. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 Only one promo code applicable per order. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for promo

Word History

Etymology

short for promotional

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of promo was in 1946

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“Promo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promo. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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